Lenovo reveals Ultrabook convertibles for Windows 8

Lenovo has announced four IdeaPad, IdeaTab and ThinkPad Ultrabook devices designed for Windows 8.

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga, IdeaTab Lynx and ThinkPad Twist all inbound

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Lenovo has announced four IdeaPad, IdeaTab and ThinkPad Ultrabook devices designed for Windows 8.

The range of Windows 8 Ultrabooks from Lenovo consists of the IdeaPad Yoga 13, IdeaPad Yoga 11, IdeaTab Lynx and ThinkPad Twist. The devices will start shipping from early November with prices from £699. See also: How to upgrade to Windows 8.

Peter Hortensius, senior vice president, Lenovo said: "Our family of Ultrabook convertibles addresses the unique needs of consumers, businesses and everyone in between by creating high performance laptop-tablet combinations in new designs and different sizes,"

We've been aware of the IdeaPad Yoga in its 13in form for a while, a hybrid touchscreen laptop which can fold into a tablet thanks to its 360 degree hinge. The IdeaPad Yoga 13 will come with an Intel Ivy Bridge processor while the IdeaPad Yoga 11 is nVidia Tegra 3 powered. The pair will come with Windows 8 and Windows RT, respectively priced at £999 and £699.

The 11.6in IdeaTab Lynx tablet uses a dual-core Intel Atom chip and has a keyboard docking station for a more laptop like experience. Lenovo is yet to announce pricing and availability for the IdeaTab Lynx.

For business users there is the ThinkPad Twist which has a 12.5in IPS screen which swivels to turn the device from an Ultrabook to a tablet. Users can choose up to Windows 8 Pro, an Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 and an SSD. Prices start at £809 excluding VAT.

"We think these innovative convertibles are the best devices for a groundbreaking touchscreen experience, plus their multi-modes give people even more ways to use their PC." added Hortensius.